We found 5 definitions of pay back from 3 different sources.
Verb |
||
pay back - take vengeance on or get even; "We'll get them!"; "That'll fix him good!"; "This time I got him" | ||
pay off, get, fix | ||
get even, get back take revenge or even out a score; "I cannot accept the defeat--I want to get even" | ||
pay back - act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions | ||
reward, repay | ||
act, move behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people" |